Supreme Court Limits EPA Climate Power | Orange County News

The Supreme Court just handed the EPA a major setback, ruling that it can’t unilaterally slash power plant emissions without explicit congressional approval — effectively shutting down sweeping climate action under existing laws. Rooted in the “major questions doctrine,” the decision demands agencies prove Congress clearly authorized big, impactful moves. This could slow down climate progress significantly, forcing lawmakers to step in with new legislation if they want bold environmental reforms. The EPA says it’ll keep pushing forward with its remaining tools — but now, the real power lies in Congress’s hands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f8996177bee45ca